I am one of those girls that have worked to provide for myself since I was 11. I love to work. I love to feel like I am helping out and making a contribution. I recently took maternity leave because I "thought" I was going to have this baby sooner than later. Also, my body is super tired, sore, and heavy. I thought, during maternity leave, that I would take the time and relax and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy. Hmmmm! Well, I have been off work for a week now and I am going crazy. I am so bored. I have done all I can do, up to this point. Today I am 37 weeks, I still think I am further, and this means I have 21 more days. 21 more days of what? How much can I rest? I am really trying to figure out how I can get this baby out me? I know, I know....I should enjoy this time of rest before the baby comes. Really!? I am not someone of patience. I do not "know" how to sit and relax. Do to the fact that I have NEVER been someone not to work and be "busy". I think I am starting to get depressed at the fact that I have "nothing" to do. Thankfully I have an amazing husband that understand and is patience will all my emotions. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful for not having to drive 40 minutes to work each day (80 round-trip). I am thankful not to worry about students, but my body. I just don't know know what to do with all this time. Any ideas? The baby's room is complete, the bags are packed, all bills done, house is clean, dogs groomed, and all other things on my check list are done. Sooooo, now I just wait?
Kelly Brandt
Try and get out of the house and be with family and friends. I felt the same way with Madison! I was going stir crazy!
ReplyDeleteIf I can encourage you, you will have less time to relax once Parker is home. Catch up on some much needed rest, let people pamper you. Your body will thank you for resting! it is a lot of work carrying a baby =). you are doing great Momma!
Go to the library and get some books :)
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